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Gis for online cpd unit

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GI = Geographical Information What information do you have ? What do you want to do with it ?

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“… a digital map, data located on the map, and a software application (GIS) that links the two together ” Diana Freeman (2004) One definition of GIS...

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Why use GIS ? <ul><li>Highlighted within the new KS3 Programmes of Study and AB specifications </li></ul><ul><li>A need for pupils to be skilled in this area (‘ vocational’ ) </li></ul><ul><li>Natural link to enquiry , and use of ICT to display and interrogate data </li></ul>

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Why use GIS ? <ul><li>Pupils need to learn what GIS is, but as a way of exploring geography. This should be through using it , rather than learning about the software. </li></ul><ul><li>Ideally start with something that the pupils are already confident (and competent) in using </li></ul><ul><li>There should be some plan for progression </li></ul>

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Continuum FREE EXPENSIVE EASY TO USE COMPLICATED Often web based BASIC SOPHISTICATED Sometimes a ‘cut-down’ version

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Peter O’ Connor book Around £35 for GA members 1 year license plus data, and step-by-step instructions for use – “ suck it and see ”

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KS3 Curriculum opportunities During the key stage pupils should be offered the following opportunities that are integral to their learning and enhance their engagement with the concepts, processes and content of the subject. <ul><li>use varied resources, including maps, visual media and geographical information systems </li></ul>

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<ul><li>GIS is valuable for mapping and visualising information as well as linking and analysing different spatial datasets. </li></ul><ul><li>There should be opportunities to learn with GIS and to learn about GIS. </li></ul>

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During the key stage pupils should be offered the following opportunities that are integral to their learning and enhance their engagement with the concepts, processes and content of the subject. <ul><li>use varied resources, including maps, visual media and geographical information systems </li></ul>Interpret as ‘throughout’ ‘ Integral’ – not a separate module with a box to tick Maps and GIS? All aspects – not just a map skill No definition or indication of progression or quality of GIS work ‘ Hands on’ use of software

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GIS is valuable for mapping and visualising information as well as linking and analysing different spatial datasets. There should be opportunities to learn with GIS and to learn about GIS. To ‘draw’ maps with appropriate ways of showing quantitative data To identify relationships – process and query data No mention of GPS Using GIS as a tool ‘ Real world’ applications – social- and political issues in use of GIS